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Martha Escobar

Silver Spring,Maryland

Summary

An accomplished Community Manager with more than 15+ years of experience in Property Management. Looking to utilize my skills as a Community Manager with the Department of Housing and Community Affairs as a Housing Inspector.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Manager

Kettler Management
06.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for overseeing the entire operations of a 221 garden style Market/LIHTC mix apartment community.
  • Fully prepare initial and annual recertification for all residents in full compliance with LIHTC regulations.
  • Coordinate on-site data collections and processing of resident information.
  • Schedule resident recertification interviews.
  • Insure proper calculation of income, assets, rent levels, etc.
  • Coordinate apartment inspections for recertification’s.
  • Maintain resident files in accordance with company policy & regulatory agency policy.
  • Assist office staff on other tasks, including collection of rents and social activities.
  • Assist with the several administrative and leasing tasks.
  • Keep properties in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
  • Deal with resident complaints, concerns, and requests to ensure resident satisfaction
  • Ensure all administrative & leasing reporting is accurate, complete, and submitted on a timely basis
  • Maintain property appearance and ensure repairs are noted and completed on a timely basis (this requires regular property inspections and tours)


Assistant Property Manager

Arc Developers
03.2021 - 06.2022

Summary

  • Assisted in overseeing the property manager in the smooth running of a community of 437 apartments in a fast-paced environment, with the occasion of having to assist other sister communities when short staffed.
  • Oversaw of the leasing department with meeting their monthly goals, lease renewals, move-ins, lease signings, vacancy anticipation, marketing and keeping neat record of files.
  • Responsible for submitting weekly reports in a timely manner, and serving as the main point of contact for any resident complaints or concerns.
  • Conducted collections with a strong emphasis on high delinquency and bills, consistently following-up via phone calls, emails and unit visits as well as seeking help with the City for rental assistance programs available to tenants.
  • Responsible for eviction proceedings, and move-outs.
  • In charge of overseeing all pests control needs including issuing and processing of purchase orders.
  • Responsible for providing superior customer service and communication to our residents and prospects to enhance customer satisfaction and increase renewals, revenue, reputation and profitability.

Property Manager

Kay Management
09.2006 - 03.2019
  • Responsibilities included; posting rents, with a big emphasis on delinquency collections and
    water payments.
  • Creating purchase orders and posting daily.
  • Ordering appliances and supplies from vendors.
  • Facilitated, maintained, enforced leasing contract agreements with residents,and processed renewals.
  • Reviewed all rental applications, processed background checks, credit and financial records for approval.
  • Assisted in overseeing community upgrade projects from start to completion, including supervising contractors during renovations or upgrades.
  • Advertised and marketed community to lease vacant apartment units on social media including
    sources such as Craigslist, Facebook, and Instagram. Inspection of apartments for completion of
    move-in/move-out process and applied charges as necessary.
  • Performed monthly and routine.
    inspections of buildings, grounds and apt units.
  • Pulled daily and monthly reports submitting to
    corporate.
  • Performed payroll functions regularly. Walked grounds buildings/apts during routine county inspections.

Education

High School Diploma -

Montgomery Blair
Silver Spring, MD
05.2002

Skills

  • Tenant Retention Strategies
  • Vendor Contract Negotiation
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Property Renovation Management
  • Preventive Maintenance Planning
  • Lease Agreement Negotiation
  • Tenant Dispute Resolution
  • Budget Management
  • Tenant Screening
  • Financial Analysis

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Property Manager

Kettler Management
06.2022 - Current

Assistant Property Manager

Arc Developers
03.2021 - 06.2022

Property Manager

Kay Management
09.2006 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

Montgomery Blair
Martha Escobar